ponytail

noun

Definition of ponytailnext
as in braid

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Recent Examples of ponytail Another summertime must-have is this floral print dress, which can take you from cute to sophisticated as easily as swapping your ballet flats for strappy sandals or a beat-the-heat ponytail for a cool updo. — Jessica Benavides Canepa, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026 Between rough-cut fringe, mermaid wave extensions, a bouffant side part and a slicked ponytail, Madix and Bembridge fearlessly sampled every style and silhouette in the big book of hair this season. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 July 2026 My ponytail is a goner and is located in front of the house as the main attraction. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026 The future queen, who is also an avid tennis fan, opted for a double-breasted bright blue suit and styled her hair into a chic ponytail for the event. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ponytail
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ponytail
  1. braid
  2. pigtail
  3. plait
  4. queue
  5. bob
Noun
  • In terms of beauty, Zendaya has swapped out her bixie—for now—and worn her XXL hair in undulating waves and twisted crown-like braids.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • An intentionally undone braid cascaded down her back and added to the ensemble’s storytelling.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 15 July 2026
Definition of braid
Noun
  • The snippet shows Cassie wearing pigtails, white briefs and sheer, babydoll-style lingerie while sucking on a pacifier.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Like the original from 1986, this Molly doll features gray eyes, brown hair with bangs, and two pigtail braids tied with red bows.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2026
Definition of pigtail
Noun
  • Defined by their fuller shape, eye-catching plays on texture, and impressive versatility, these statement plaits add an edge to any look without sacrificing practicality.
    — Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 19 July 2026
  • From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026
Definition of plait
Noun
  • Some of the rest were stuck in water-bottle refill lines, concurrent queues snaking behind small drinking fountains that created a bottleneck of sweaty humanity around the corners of the new stadium.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 18 July 2026
  • Earlier this morning in New York’s always-buzzing Meatpacking District, a long queue of young, cool folks could be seen lining up along 14th street—circling the block from 10th avenue all the way to 9th.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 July 2026
Definition of queue
Noun
  • For the London premiere, Theron and hairstylist Adir Abergel offered another interpretation of the theme with her bob slicked back into a half-up, tied in the back with a twisted knot worthy of a warrior queen.
    — Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 17 July 2026
  • In a series of casual glam shots posted on July 15, the actress showed off a chic gray-blonde bob hitting her chin.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of bob

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